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Explore the intersection of Christian ministry and culture as you prepare to position yourself for a potential leadership role within the Christian church. Earning your quantitative EdD in Christian Ministry Leadership offers the opportunity to advance the study of leadership within ministry and the church community by performing in-depth research and analysis of the modern church. You will be taught how to bring about enduring change within the church by forwarding our culture’s knowledge of leadership within the church.
This quantitative degree program requires learners to engage in active discussion and expression of scholarly ideas in a variety of formats. Emphasis is placed on dissemination of scholarly findings, research, scholarly writing and effective argumentation within the context of the Christian culture.
Throughout research-focused courses, learners will synthesize current scholarly literature to identify problems and problem spaces within the church and examine how their research can make an impact on these problems.
Degree candidates are able to complete this program at their own pace. Due to the nature of the program, the time it takes for the candidate to complete their research study and dissertation directly impacts the timeframe in which the program can be completed. GCU has built in options to support learners throughout the process.
In traditional doctoral programs, dissertations are completed after course requirements have been met. In GCUs program, the dissertation process is integrated throughout the program so that every class enables the learner to make a step toward completing the dissertation. Additionally, a residency requirement has been incorporated into the program to provide candidates with an opportunity to dive deep into their dissertation and research study, giving them the support and expertise needed to make progress on their dissertation.
A doctorate in ministry leadership can prepare you for roles throughout ministry. This degree teaches graduates the leadership and organizational communication skills necessary to set up Christian ministry organizations that are sustainable.
Becoming a Ministry Leader With a Doctorate Degree
Contemporary Christian ministry faces a set of challenges that are often unique to the culture we live in today. This program examines these challenges and the role of the Christian ministry leader in mitigating them. With a close focus on diverse and global cultures, you will be taught to lead in a variety of situations and how to make an impact on a global scale.
By earning your quantitative doctorate in ministry leadership and performing your own research, you can position yourself to forward the mission of the church and fulfill God’s call upon your life.
§ MOU-Alumni 2000 Doctoral-July2025: The Alumni Scholarship for Doctoral Programs is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in July 2025. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
To learn more about time to completion and the dissertation process at GCU, visit our doctoral page.
Up to 9 doctoral credits
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Admission Requirements (Doctoral)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
** Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA between 3.0 - 3.39 may be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be accepted.
